Football Australia tonight acknowledged the international retirement of Nagoya Grampus goalkeeper, Mitch Langerak.
Langerak, who became the 566th player to represent Australia’s senior men’s national football team when he debuted for the Socceroos against France in October 2013, has called time on his international career due to his desire to remain with his young family throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This has been one of the hardest decisions I have had to make in terms of football, but it is the right decision for me and my young family,” Langerak said. “I have looked at the…
The Australian Women’s Futsal National Team have ended their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025™ qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over The Philippines.The team qualified for this year’s Asian Cup with their victory over Uzbekistan on Friday and have secured a perfect four wins from four with this result.
Daisy Arrowsmith and Jessica Au were the goalscorers for Australia. The match was an incredibly even affair throughout. Katrina Guillou in particular was creating opportunities for the Philippines, keeping both Australian goalkeepers Sarah…
Football Australia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Socceroo, Glenn Ahearn (Cap #310), who proudly represented Australia on the international stage with distinction. Born in Sydney in 1962, Ahearn relocated to Queensland at a young age, where his football journey began with Musgrave FC on the Gold Coast. A talented goalkeeper, Ahearn’s shot-stopping ability and composure saw him progress rapidly through the ranks, earning a place in the National Soccer League with Brisbane Lions FC in 1981, before joining the storied Sydney City FC. That same year, Ahearn’s…
The Malinauskas Labor Government is taking decisive action to ensure the Matildas’ history-making FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign will leave a lasting legacy in South Australia, through a $28 million commitment to dedicated female sporting facilities.
The Government will deliver an $18 million grant program over the next three years for dedicated female sporting facilities and improvements that grow female participation.
$10 million of the money will be quarantined for soccer, with Football South Australia agreeing to match the grants dollar for dollar through a range of funding sources…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is pleased to announce that it has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Priceline Pharmacy (Priceline) to support the development of women’s and youth football in Australia.
As part of a ‘whole of game’ partnership that aligns Priceline at the national teams, professional leagues and grassroots levels, Priceline has become the Official Health Partner of MiniRoos – the nationwide initiative that uses short, game-based sessions to introduce the sport of football to newcomers in an inclusive way – and an Official Partner of the Westfield Matildas…
Football Australia today congratulated Westfield Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter for being named ‘Asia’s Choice – Best Women’s Player of 2020’.
The award, run by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), was determined by a combination of fan votes (60 per cent) and an expert media panel (40 per cent), culminating in a combined, points-based total for each shortlisted player.
Carpenter, 20, edged out her Olympique Lyonnais club teammate, Saki Kumagai of Japan, and national team colleagues Caitlin Foord (Arsenal FC) and Sam Kerr (Chelsea FC) to win the award, which recognises female players…
Page and Paula Malau-Aduli pinch themselves when they think about how far they have already come in their refereeing journey.“I just keep thinking, is this real?” Page said, her twin sister nodding along beside her. “Thank God for bringing us here, honestly.”The sisters from Townsville made history in March 2024 when they became the first twins to referee an A-Leagues game together. Page was the fourth official in Canberra United’s 2-1 victory over Brisbane Roar, while Paula was an assistant referee.This season, Page made her debut as a central official when the Mariners took on Adelaide…
Football Australia has today confirmed that Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne will host the Hahn Australia Cup Final 2025 between Heidelberg United FC and Newcastle Jets FC on Saturday, 4 October (7.40pm AEST).A total of 718 teams from each state and territory across Australia embarked on their Hahn Australia Cup journey at the start of 2025, now, only two clubs remain to be crowned Hahn Australia Cup Winners and reserve the right to participate in the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Two.History beckons on the first Saturday of October, with either Heidelberg United FC to become the first Member…
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is recognising trailblazing women with its two biggest honours in 2023: The Don Award for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ CommBank Matildas and The Dawn Award for the 2000 Sydney Olympics Women’s Water Polo Team.The Don Award, named in recognition of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s inaugural Inductee, Sir Donald Bradman AC, and introduced in 1998, is considered the highest of all honours in Australian sport, awarded to an athlete or a team for providing the most inspiration to the nation through performance and example in the past year. THE DON AWARD…
The seating design for the new world-class stadium at Moore Park has been revealed, as the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 selected venue continues to take shape.
It was created by award-winning Indigenous artist Tony Albert, and has the theme of ‘Two Worlds Colliding’.
Each end of the stadium is separated and distinguished by two different designs symbolising land and water.
The land is signified by the geometric diamond designs taken from nature, while the bubble of concentric circles represent water.
The designs are abstract representations of Goanna (Gadigal) and Whale (Bidjigal) Totems,…
Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach, Graham Arnold has named an extended 24-man squad to begin Australia’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 campaign against Bahrain and Indonesia.The September FIFA Men’s International Window signifies the commencement of the Third Round of qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with Australia to face Bahrain on the Gold Coast on Thursday, 5 September (kick-off 8pm AEST) before travelling to Jakarta to take on Indonesia at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Tuesday, 10 September (kick-off 10pm AEST).The Subway Socceroos’ clash with Bahrain at Robina…
Westfield Matildas trio Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord and Ellie Carpenter and Australia U-23's midfielder Riley McGree have all been nominated for the AFC's 'Asia's Choice - Fan Awards'.
Kerr, Foord and Carpenter are on a ten-player shortlist for the Best Women's Player in 2020, while McGree is one of 20 rising stars nominated for the Best Young Player in 2020 accolade.
A fan vote will determine 60 percent of the total voting poll, while the remaining 40 percent will be determined by a panel of independent Asian football experts…
The CommBank Junior Matildas have been beaten 4-1 in their second U17 Asian Cup group game by reigning champions Japan.Head Coach Rae Dower made three changes to her starting side that faced China PR just three days earlier, while rewarding Indiana Dos Santos for her strong domestic campaign, with the captaincy for Friday's match.The changes included a start for Ruby Cuthbert in the backline, captain Dos Santos was promoted following a short appearance against China, while Annabelle Yates was rewarded for her tireless effort in the middle after being introduced late on Tuesday.The reigning…
Socceroos and Stoke City defender Harry Souttar has received the Dylan Tombides Medal, a prestigious youth award which celebrates the overall conduct and commitment of a player to Australian football.
At 23, Souttar featured in three matches for Australia at the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games last year and made a significant impact on the pitch for the Socceroos during Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying.
The Dylan Tombides Medal – alongside the Dylan Tombides Foundation – allows Dylan’s legacy to live on, after the Australian youth international tragically passed away at…
Football Federation Australia (FFA), and Dentsu Aegis Network sports and lifestyle marketing and operations business, MKTG, have announced the launch of FFA Media Powered by MKTG.
The five-year partnership will see MKTG commercialise the FFA Digital Network including the My Football Live App, also leading the commercial strategy and operations for the network, working in partnership with the Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League clubs and Member Federations.
Designed to drive growth of the FFA Digital Network for the benefit of fans, participants and the Federation’s clubs and commercial…
The Subway Joeys commence their preparations for June’s AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ when they compete in the four nations U-17 Antalya Youth Cup in Turkey next month.
The Australians will face U-17 national men’s teams representing Czechia, Morocco, and Uzbekistan from 8 – 18 February 2023, with Subway Joeys’ Head Coach Brad Maloney selecting a 23-player squad for this tournament.
Speaking about the tournament, Brad Maloney said: “The Antalya Youth Cup presents an exciting opportunity to pit some of the country’s best emerging footballers against leading opposition from three…
The nation’s capital had a taste of the FIFA Women’s World Cup with FIFA President Gianni Infantino meeting with Hon Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy making an appearance at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra yesterday.
Joining the FIFA President for the meeting with the PM were Football Australia Chair Chris Nikou and CEO James Johnson.
The focal point of the meeting was the unprecedented success of the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup™ in Australia, evidenced by recording-breaking spectator attendances and broadcast…
The Socceroos are set to learn their opponents for the final stage of Asian Qualifying on Thursday.
The draw will be available to watch live via Socceroos.com.au, the My Football YouTube Channel, the Socceroos Facebook Page and AFC's Youtube Channel from 5pm AEST.
Graham Arnold's side scored 28 goals and conceded just two in the second round, moving one step closer to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
The path now moves onto the third round, with 12 nations being split up into two groups of six. The winners and runners-up in each…
The CommBank Young Matildas have been defeated by DPR Korea 3-0 in the quarter-finals of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.The result means that the team have failed to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ and are eliminated from the tournament.Head Coach Alex Epakis made two changes from the side that were defeated by Japan in the final group stage game. Danella Butrus and Amelia Bennett came into the starting eleven, replacing Peta Trimis and Emma Dundas.DPR Korea scored early. A good touch from Choe Rim-Jong allowed her space to fire in a cross to the back post. Captain Pak…
